How to say you first to take off the elevator ?
When you are in the elevator and the door opens. I want to say the other person that she exits before me. I think is a polite behavior. Is it correct to say "you first" or what is the correct way to say this.
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After you?
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Usually we don't say anything because elevator moments are akward 😂. They are even portrayed as being overtly akward in media as well.
If you really want to say something just say "you can go"
or
an open palm directional gesture.
"you first" or "you go first" is imperative and thus while not rude, also not polite.
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You might say 'You first' or 'You go first' if it's a friend, a person you know well, or a younger person. However, that might sound rude if the person is a stranger or someone who is senior to you. For example, it wouldn't be appropriate to say "You go first" to a senior manager in a business context.
'After you' is more polite.
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